Idaho · Idaho Statutes — Title 49, Motor Vehicles

Idaho Code (Motor Vehicles) § 49-434A: Penalties for failure to pay operating fees

Misdemeanor

What this law says, in plain English

Operating a motor vehicle in Idaho without paying required registration and operating fees is a misdemeanor. Vehicles may be seized and detained for up to 72 hours until proper fees are paid or cargo is transferred.

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